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The 2023 Honda HR-V is larger than the model it replaces and one of the roomiest cars in its class. Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu reviews. <\/p>\n
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Honda\u2019s smallest SUV is a big boy now.<\/p>\n
The HR-V has grown more than nine inches longer since you last saw it.<\/p>\n
The all-new 2023 model is now longer than the 2011 Honda CR-V, which has also been stretched for 2023.<\/p>\n
It technically competes in the subcompact utility class against the likes of the Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taos, but don’t put a label on it. Vanity sizing has come to the segment.<\/p>\n
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\n The 2023 Honda HR-V is longer than the one it replaces.
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I can confirm that it\u2019s as capable a family car as a Honda Accord sedan now having recently spent time with my wife and two kids in both. It’s even better if parking is tough to come by where you live.<\/p>\n
The HR-V is offered in a simple lineup of LX, Sport and EX-L trims at starting prices of $24,895, $26,895 and $28,695, respectively. All come with a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and shiftless CVT automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is $1,500 across the board.<\/p>\n
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\n The 2023 Honda HR-V starts at $24,895.
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They\u2019re all mechanically identical and come standard with a suite of electronic driver aids that includes automatic emergency brakes, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, with the Sport and EX-L adding a blind-spot monitor.<\/p>\n
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Along with the added overall length, the wheelbase has also been extended to create a larger passenger cabin. It can comfortably fit a six-foot passenger behind a driver who is the same height without either having to compromise on legroom.<\/p>\n
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\n The 2023 Honda HR-V interior is more spacious than the previous models.
\n (Honda)<\/p>\n
The interior has a handsome design that\u2019s similar to the Honda Civic\u2019s with hidden vents behind a throwback grating in the dashboard. This isn\u2019t much of a surprise as the HR-V and Civic are built on the same platform.<\/p>\n
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A seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration comes on the LX and Sport, while the EX-L gets a nine-inch screen, the wireless connectivity version of both systems and a charging pad in the center console to go with it. A spacious 24.4 cubic foot cargo area is provided but could be bigger if not for the raked hatchback design.<\/p>\n
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\n The Honda HR-V has a 24.4 cubic foot cargo area and fold-down rear seats.
\n (Honda)<\/p>\n
The HR-V\u2019s performance is best described as peppy, if not overpowering, and fuel economy in front-wheel drive models is 28 mpg, which is on the low side for the class. All-wheel drive drops that to 27 mpg.<\/p>\n
The ride quality is exceptional, however. It has Honda\u2019s signature road feel and soaks up bumpy pavement like it\u2019s made of sand. It would embarrass some near-luxury utility vehicles. And its handling at the limit is so well-balanced for a vehicle like this that it wouldn\u2019t be out of place on an autocross course.<\/p>\n
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My only real gripe about the EX-L I tested is that I found the leather-upholstered front seats a bit firm in the keister region for long trips. Honda intentionally made them more supportive than the old HR-Vs, and I can\u2019t vouch for the comfort of the cloth seats in the LX and Sport.<\/p>\n
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\n The HR-V LX and Sport come with cloth upholstered seats.
\n (Honda)<\/p>\n
It’s a personal preference, of course, and only disappointing because the HR-V is otherwise so good, I would be happy driving it all the time.<\/p>\n
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2023 Honda HR-V<\/p>\n
Base price: $24,895<\/p>\n
As tested: $30,590<\/p>\n
Type: 5-passenger, 4-door, all-wheel drive SUV<\/p>\n
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder<\/p>\n
Power: 158 horsepower, 138 lb-ft torque<\/p>\n
Transmission: CVT automatic<\/p>\n
MPG: 25 city\/30 highway<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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